Using IF to increase insulin sensitivity

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  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,229 Member
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    My Dr and personal trainer have both told me that exercise is the best way to increase my insulin sensitivity. The initial recommendation was to aim for at least 30 minutes of cardio 5 or 6 days per week. I currently do 45 minutes or more almost every day.

    I am a type 2 diabetic, and I used to require insulin to control my blood glucose. Now it is metformin only, and my sugars are in the normal range for someone without diabetes. I currently try to eat 40% protein, 30% fat and 30% carbs, but I don't manage to reach that percentage on every meal. I get close most days, and it averages out over the week.

    I've never even considered IF as I used to have problems with hypoglycemia from fasting long before I was every diagnosed with PCOS or T2D. For me, many small meals has been the best way to control my blood sugar and insulin.

    Thank you. Your post was especially helpful.

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